Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock completed 23 of his 30 pass attempts for 171 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 17 against the New York Giants. He also rushed for a score. QB Matt Cassel completed six of his nine attempts for 42 yards, no touchdowns and an interception.

Footballguys view: Rudock and Cassel are competing to be the primary backup to starting QB Matthew Stafford. A sixth-round pick in 2016 out of Michigan, Rudock has consitent accuracy at all field levels and plays with plenty of moxie. We'll see if he can continue to impress the Lions brass, and of course we're monitoring him in super deep dynasty leagues.

Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock is unlikely to beat out QB Matt Cassel for the backup quarterback job, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, and Meinke doesn't expect the Lions to keep three quarterbacks on the roster.

Footballguys view: A sixth-round pick out of Michigan back in 2016, Rudock has been developing for the last two seasons behind Matthew Stafford. He doesn't have a rocket arm but Rudock is tough and can make accurate short-to-intermediate throws. We'll see if he can hold off Cassel for the backup job to Stafford in 2018.

Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock received most of the second-team reps Wednesday, June 6, after QB Matt Cassel took most of them on Tuesday, June 5. The club appears to be giving both signal-callers an equal opportunity to win the backup job behind QB Matthew Stafford.

Footballguys view: Neither one is interesting as dynasty prospects. Cassel is well known by the NFL community from his days as a starter. Rudock is much more unknown, but from his college days at Michigan he's a player with a ton of moxie and toughness in the pocket. We're not expecting much from him if he ever gets the chance to start.

Footballguys view: Weems plays mostly on special teams and should be able to find a landing spot. Cassel is not a great backup option, but the veteran brings a lot of experience to the table that some team may be interested in.

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Cassel was 4-for-10 for 21 yards and two interceptions in hia team's 57-14 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 1. Cassel was in the game in relief of QB Marcus Mariota (hamstring).

Tennessee Titans QB Alex Tanney will have a chance to compete with QB Matt Cassel for the backup quarterback job during training camp, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com, and while Wyatt believes Cassel's experience gives him an edge, he said it is possible Tennessee decides to keep three quarterbacks.

Footballguys view: A lot of teams are keeping three quarterbacks now for developmental purposes. If the Titans see any potential in Tanney, they will find a spot for him even if he can't beat out Cassel to back up Marcus Mariota.

Tennessee Titans QB Alex Tanney has looked good during OTAs, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com, and Wyatt believes Tanney will benefit from the extra reps created by the injury to QB Matt Cassel (thumb).

Footballguys view: Hit up YouTube and check out Alex Tanney as a trick-shot quarterback. He's amazing when it comes to throwing a football into a trash can from the fourth floor, but playing NFL quarterback is a much different skill set. Undrafted out of Monmouth in 2012, Tanney has spent time with seven teams during his pro career. Once Cassel is healthy, Tanney will go back to being third on the depth chart and is no lock for the 53-man roster.

Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans QB Matt Cassel (thumb) will be sidelined for around six weeks because he needs to have a pin inserted into his injured thumb, according to head coach Mike Mularkey.

Footballguys view: At this time, reports indicate the Titans are not going to make a move to add a camp arm.

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent QB Matt Cassel agreed to terms with the Titans Thursday, March 2. Terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: An insurance policy for a still-healing Marcus Mariota and no more. In fact, more than anything, Cassel's name might come up as a cautionary tale for those interested in Jimmy Garoppolo.

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Cassel was name the starter for Week 17 by head coach Mike Mularkey. Mularkey was noncommittal on QB Alex Tanney possibly playing.

Footballguys view: Tanney is the best trick-shot QB in the league...seriously, look him up on YouTube. However, he doesn't have the experience that Cassel does. Cassel should be able to make the Texans defense a strong fantasy or DFS play in Week 17, but we seriously doubt his ability to move the offense with consistency or potency.

Tennessee Titans QB Matt Cassel completed 13 of his 24 pass attempts for 124 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, taking over for the injured QB Marcus Mariota (fibula).

Footballguys view: Cassel bumbled the snap on his first play and generally looked....well....like Matt Cassel.

Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota went 9-for-10 for 104 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 20. He added 13 yards on the ground before giving way to QB Matt Cassel early in the second quarter.

Footballguys view: Mariota has been highly efficient this summer, but it doesn't appear that he'll be piloting a high volume pass offense or get a lot of opportunities as a runner by design. He's a QBBC/streamer option because of the nature of his offense.

Dallas Cowboys QB Kellen Moore replaced QB Matt Cassel during the team's Week 15 game, but head coach Jason Garrett is not ready to name Moore the starting quarterback for the final two games of the season. Moore went 15-for-25 for 158 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during the game.

Dallas Cowboys QB Matt Cassel was benched against the New York Jets in Week 15 and replaced by QB Kellen Moore. Cassel completed four of his nine pass attempts for 36 yards and an interception before being replaced.

Footballguys view: Cassel hasn't gotten much help from his supporting cast, but he was clearly part of the problem, not part of the solution. Moore should get another shot to show his stuff against the Bills next week.

Dallas Cowboys QB Matt Cassel is the starting quarterback again with QB Tony Romo (clavicle) out for the rest of the year. The Cowboys expect Romo to be 100% for the offseason program in March. QB Kellen Moore will likely be added off the practice squad to back up Cassel.

Dallas Cowboys QB Matt Cassel completed 25 of his 38 pass attempts for 299 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles while also running twice for 17 yards.

Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (foot) and QB Matt Cassel (knee) are both listed as probable for Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bryant was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, while Cassel was a full participant.

Footballguys view: Bryant is a WR2...even with Cassel floating him the rock.

Dallas Cowboys QB Matt Cassel completed 13 of 25 passes for 97 yards and ran four times for 43 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8.

Footballguys view: The Cowboys pass offense didn't try anything too risky with Richard Sherman locking down a still rusty Dez Bryant and still almost won this one. Next week against Philadelphia probably won't be much more daring for Cassel as the team bides their time waiting for Tony Romo in Week 11.

Dallas Cowboys QB Matt Cassel is expected to start in Week 7 against the New York Giants when they return from their bye week, according to a league source. QB Brandon Weeden was informed by the coaching staff that Cassel will start against the Giants.

Footballguys view: Cassel recently said he is now comfortable with the play book and can execute the offense. Weeden went just 5-for-15 on passes thrown more than five yards down the field in a loss in Week 5.

Dallas Cowboys QB Matt Cassel could get a chance in Week 7 after the team's bye, as head coach Jason Garrett said Sunday, Oct. 11, he will evaluate a quarterback change during the team's bye week.

Footballguys view: That's pretty much a lateral move from Brandon Weeden, but the Cowboys need to do something as Weeden continues to struggle. We'll know more about this next week, but don't be surprised to see a change.

Footballguys view: Michael is still inactive and it might take an injury to get him in the lineup. He remains a stash in deep leagues, but in shallower bench league, he is droppable for a more compelling pickup until we hear about a change coming in Dallas.

Buffalo Bills QB Matt Cassel was acquired by the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to a source.

Footballguys view: The Cowboys need all the help they can get at the quarterback position, and that's why they make the move here. Cassel will provide the team with valuable veteran depth behind Brandon Weeden.

Free-agent QB Matt Cassel (Bills) is not a player the Houston Texans are interested in signing.

Footballguys view: Cassel has a connection to the same Patriots organization that Texans head coach Bill O'Brien came from, but if Cassel can't win a spot on the Bills roster, it's doubtful that he'll help another team.

Footballguys view: It's pretty bad when E.J. Manuel beats you out for a backup spot on the roster. Manuel will be the primary backup behind Tyrod Taylor this year. Cassel could draw some interest from any team looking for veteran depth.

Buffalo Bills QB Matt Cassel said the team has indicated that they will hold three quarterbacks on the roster heading into the regular season. Head coach Rex Ryan was vague on whether he will keep three quarterbacks. Cassel played in only four series in the preseason.

Buffalo Bills QB Matt Simms is not believed to be in line to make the 53-man roster, and 'the odds are stacked against' him according to head coach Rex Ryan. However, if the team elects to cut QBs Matt Cassel or EJ Manuel, that could change things dramatically.

Footballguys view: We can't imagine Simms making the final roster, but a spot on the practice squad might be available for him.

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel is expected to remain on the team as the backup quarterback. There is growing expectations that QB Matt Cassel will be cut.

Footballguys view: Manuel did enough this preseason to earn his backup job behind Tyrod Taylor. Plus, with Manuel in at quarterback the offense wouldn't drastically change. Manuel is athletic enough to move around and keep plays alive with his feet like Taylor (although not quite as quick/fast). Cassel is your traditional pocket passer and the offense would look a lot different with him under center.

Buffalo Bills QB Matt Cassel could be cut by the team, as they are internally discussing the option.

Footballguys view: Should this come as a surprise to anyone? Yes, Cassel has more experience starting than E.J. Manuel or (newly named starter) Tyrod Taylor. However, he is a below average starter at best who doesn't provide the athleticism the other two have. If cut, there would be some team interested in him as a reserve quarterback.

Footballguys view: We shouldn't be surprised by this....and fantasy owners should be somewhat excited about the prospects. Taylor is super athletic, and that could help open things up for LeSean McCoy if this team starts doing some option plays to keep defenses honest. He's got a rocket arm, but Taylor needs to improve his accuracy as a passer. Cassel and Manuel were not exciting options, but Taylor will be quite interesting to see develop.

Buffalo Bills QBs EJ Manuel, Matt Cassel and Tyrod Taylor are expected to play a series or two each Saturday, Aug. 29, versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Manuel will start.

Footballguys view: It's still baffling why Manuel would start, but whatever--we're not expecting him to win the starting job for the regular season. Cassel has more experience, but Taylor might be the best starter of the bunch.

Buffalo Bills QBs Matt Cassel, Tyrod Taylor and EJ Manuel may each be rotated in with the starting unit Saturday, Aug. 29, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Joe Buscaglia of WGR Sports Radio 550. All three quarterbacks have received first-team repetitions the last two practices.

Footballguys view: The Texans have already made their decision about a starting quarterback, and now it's Buffalo's turn to figure out who is the top guy. Cassel has the experience advantage, but we like Taylor out of this poor group. Taylor has incredible athleticism and a rocket arm. He needs to improve his accuracy and decision making as a passer if he wants to play up to his potential.